AT&T could be in serious trouble if a new study by data analytics firm Localytics proves accurate. According to the study, Verizon has already snatched nearly a third of the U.S. iPhone 4 market, despite AT&T’s roughly eight-month lead and the Verizon iPhone’s lack of unique hardware features. If you buy the argument that many would-be …
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AT&T Announces the ‘HTC Status’ Facebook Phone
Today AT&T officially announced the HTC Status, aka the “Facebook phone” thanks to its deep integration with the social network, as perhaps best indicated by the big blue button sitting all by its lonesome in the lower right-hand corner. Weirdly enough, the announcement was made on Google+. Just kidding.
The Facebook button is in …
Verizon: ‘iPhone 5’ Will Compete with AT&T for Global Coverage
I noticed this story late last night, basically another ‘iPhone 5’ tease that’s even bigger news from where I sit than whatever newfangled whatsits Apple’s tucked under the hood: global Verizon iPhone support.
The tipster: my wife. She wants a phone she can take on business trips abroad (like the U.K., or more recently, the Middle …
Is AT&T Overcharging iPhone and iPad Data Users 300%? [Updated]
If you’re an AT&T iPad or iPhone user, you’ll want to double-check your statement, because AT&T may be charging too much for monthly mobile data usage. In fact a new class action lawsuit ostensibly backed by extensive research alleges that’s exactly what AT&T’s been up to.
Ask AT&T and they’ll tell you the charges are …
AT&T to Allow App Sideloading on Older Phones: Report
AT&T is reportedly doing the right thing by allowing Android phone users to install apps from outside the Android Market.
Starting today, an update will enable non-Market app installation — also known as sideloading — on the HTC Inspire 4G, HTC Aria and Samsung Captivate, Android Central reports. All future Android phones will also …
T-Mobile May Pocket $6 Billion if AT&T Merger Falls Through
Call it a win-win for T-Mobile, as Reuters is reporting that AT&T may have promised to slide T-Mo a cool $6 billion if the $39 billion mega-merger announced earlier this year doesn’t make it past regulatory approval.
Reuters quotes “two sources who asked not to be named,” so take this information with a spoonful of skeptic syrup if …
T-Mobile Unofficially Reintroduces Unlimited Wi-Fi Calling
The cat’s out of the bag!
Screenshots of some internal T-Mobile documents released by TMoNews show the return of unlimited Wi-Fi. As of today, T-Mobile customers can make phone calls over Wi-Fi without using minutes from their plans. While it’s not a new feature, it’s only a free feature for those with Even More, Even More Plus …
AT&T’s Samsung Infuse 4G: Big 4.5-inch Screen, Slim Profile
AT&T will begin selling the 4.5-inch Samsung Infuse 4G Android smartphone on May 15th for $200 with a two-year contract. Aside from the phone’s massive screen, AT&T is pitching the device as “the nation’s thinnest 4G smartphone at 8.99mm at its thinnest.” That’s around 0.35 inches.
The phone runs Android 2.2 and features a …
AT&T Launching Groupon-Style Daily Deals Site
It’s time to add – yet again – another Groupon competitor to the list of already growing entrants. Of course, Facebook has most recently thrown in its bid (after Google) to vie for a spot in the billion-dollar online coupon market. And now, enter AT&T into the ring.
The second-largest U.S. wireless provider is expected to …
Motorola’s Making Cheaper Atrix-Style Docks, Hopefully Not Ruined by AT&T
Motorola’s laptop dock for the Atrix 4G smartphone is a taste of the future that’s way too expensive for the present at $500. Thankfully, that hasn’t discouraged Motorola from working on newer, cheaper versions.
Motorola Chief Executive Sanjay Jha told investors to expect more laptop docks in the second half of this year, covering a …
The Internet Costs More Today, Thanks to AT&T
So long cheap Internet, we hardly knew ya: AT&T’s broadband data caps go into effect today, reigning in data gobblers and dashing the dreams of high volume file-sharing freebooters. Ahoy, thar be usage checks ahead.
Actually “data caps” isn’t accurate. They’re not caps at all. They don’t cork up your DSL or fiber line when …
Motorola Atrix 4G: Now with 4G
AT&T is finally making good on its promise to enable 4G uploads for Motorola’s Atrix 4G.
For reasons not entirely clear, AT&T was holding back upload speeds on the powerful smartphone, and was doing the same for HTC’s Inspire 4G. Although both phones are are capable of High-Speed Uplink Packet Access, or HSUPA, uploads were handled …